Patrick Bageant, Boise City Council

Dec. 7 was sacred in the chambers of the judge for whom I clerked, a pacific marine whose entire law school class dropped out to enlist on Dec. 8, 1941. Bob Dole’s death is a reminder that the WWII generation has almost left us. Join me in visiting important history this morning.

Stories - Pearl Harbor National Memorial (U.S. National Park Service) US Navy Salvage War Diaries - Most of the Pacific Fleet salvage that was conducted upon ships impacted by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occurred between March 1, 1942 and November 15, 1943. The Diaries use an abbreviated series of acronyms. Their deciphering is work in progress. At 'Em Arizona...

I know we are all hurting and grieving Monday's events. A Community Vigil will be held at Boise Towne Square Mall (350 N. Milwaukee Street) at the Main Entrance, in front of Old Chicago tomorrow, Thursday, October 28, at 7 p.m. More details here:

Community Vigil | Event | City of Boise We invite you to join us at the Boise Towne Square Mall at the Main Entrance (in front of Old Chicago) for a community vigil on Thursday, October 28th at 7:00 p.m. so that we, as a community, can safely come together to reflect on the lives lost and honor the survivors.

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Fall Update & Yesterday's Events — Patrick Bageant, Boise City Council Tl;dr Summary : Our Community is hurting today, please show your kindness; please vote next week; support the Water Renewal Bond ; re-elect Woodings ; give us feedback on ARPA funding ; why I am quiet about Interfaith Sanctuary; and please avoid the temptation to use wet trails .

Please vote "YES" on the Water Utility Bond on November 2. Explanation from me here:
https://bit.ly/2ZoUiQD

Wise words from our Mayor and Chief of Police on today's upsetting events. Hold compassion in your hearts, and think of your neighbors. Respect their privacy, please wait for information from reliable sources, and take care of yourselves and loved ones.

Boise Police's press conference on Boise mall shooting that left 5 people and an officer injured On Monday afternoon, a shooting at a Boise mall left five people and a Boise police officer injured. The shooting happened at about 2 p.m. Monday.Police twee...

The most important box on your ballot this year may be the Boise Water Renewal Bond.

Please vote "YES" for clean water and predictable rates -- a "no" vote will saddle us with a 50+% rate hike in January, and cause current residents to shoulder the bill for infrastructure that future residents will use. Vote "YES"!!

Water Renewal Bond: What to Know — Patrick Bageant, Boise City Council Tl;dr Summary : vote “YES” on the Water Utility Bond!

We all miss Lisa's kindness, smile, and upbeat, can-do attitude. They put her in the 99th percentile of amazing humans and, as many press articles show, she undoubtedly gave much more to our community than any one of us even knows.
Please consider giving a little bit back to her family in this private and horrific time. https://gofund.me/a5e98ed5

Lisa & Milo Holland Memorial, organized by Tayler Tibbitts On Saturday, May 1, Lisa and Dan were in a seven-vehicle car crash outside of Mountain Ho… Tayler Tibbitts needs your support for Lisa & Milo Holland Memorial

Link to newsletter -- Boise is revamping elements of police oversight, opening some pools, launching a pilot program to reduce trail conflicts, revising its animal code, clarifying existing parking rules, and launching a new interactive budget platform:
https://www.patrickbageant.com/newsletters/spring-update

Spring Update — Patrick Bageant, Boise City Council Tl;dr summary : Boise is revamping certain elements of police oversight, opening some public pools, launching a pilot program to reduce foothills trail conflicts, revising its animal code, clarifying existing parking rules, and launching a new interactive budget platform.

February is Black History Month. Throughout the month, we'll be highlighting Black authors and stories with the Boise Public Library, sharing the history of the Erma Hayman House and more. We hope you’ll join us as a we celebrate and reflect on the contributions of Black Americans in our community.

The City of Boise is on a mission. A mission to grow and elevate our already top-notch IT team. We're hiring innovative and solution oriented IT professionals passionate about helping shape the future of our community, and we're currently searching for a Software Engineering Manager who wants to be a part of our outstanding team. Great starting salary with top-notch benefits. Come check us out!

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/boiseid/jobs/2921629/it-software-engineering-manager?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

City Hall lit up tonight alongside cities across the country in remembrance of lives lost due to COVID-19.

The new year's first City Council meeting begins with election of Council leadership. The work session preceding will be comprised entirely of an executive session. Please join us virtually on Tuesday, January 5. Here are a few items to be heard:

// Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. //
• Special Business: Election of Council President and President Pro Tem
• Special Business: Commission appointments
• Public Hearing: Conditional Use permit for a salon at 2429 N Cole Rd (CUP20-42)
• Public Hearings: Rezone request (CAR20-7) and Appeal of P&Z denial of drive-up establishment (CUP20-23) at 200 N 4th St

A complete agenda, viewing options, and ways to testify may be found at https://www.cityofboise.org/events/city-council/2021/january/city-council-meeting/ .

City Council meetings happen in a “hybrid” format allowing both virtual and extremely limited in-person attendance at City Hall to accommodate residents without access to technology. All applicants, neighbors, and residents are strongly encouraged to attend virtually. We’re happy to help you navigate the technology. To get started visit CityofBoise.org/VirtualMeetings.

The state has released a timeline of when you can expect to receive the COVID-19 vaccine!

coronavirus.idaho.gov

Wishing everyone a happy holiday!

As we head into an unusual Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year it’s important to remember that some things haven’t changed—like the warmth & community that make Boise home. May your celebrations be full of joy, light and good food. Read my full letter here: https://bit.ly/3ayhLm2

The City is looking for an artist to create new, unique artwork for the Maryanne Jordan Council Chambers! Apply today at https://bit.ly/2KLIMYr

Deadline: January 6, 2021, at 1 p.m.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/2KLIMYr

CALL TO ARTISTS: Council Chambers Artwork

Apply: https://bit.ly/2KLIMYr

Submit applications to be qualified as finalists to create a design concept proposal for a new artwork in the Maryanne Jordan Council Chambers in Boise City Council. The new artwork will replace the existing artwork, a large-scale reproduction on fabric of Funky Town 6 (2013) by Anne Watson Sorensen, located behind the Council dais. The artwork must be a unique and original work of art that serves to celebrate life in the City of Boise, the role of the City of Boise in serving its residents, and reflect the City of Boise as a city for everyone.

Deadline: January 6, 2021, at 1 p.m.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/2KLIMYr

Please take time to fill out the survey and tell us how we can move the city of Boise forward!

English Version: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZCRSurvey
Spanish Version: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BoiseZonificacion

The survey closes at midnight on December 27th.

Have you ever wondered why there are few shops or cafes within walking distance of your home? Or why there doesn’t seem to be enough parking in certain places around the city?

Our city’s zoning code outlines what is and isn't allowed in our city—it has shaped Boise as we know it.

But our 55-year-old zoning code is outdated, and we need your help to make it better.

Help shape Boise’s future. Take the Zoning Code Rewrite Survey today and tell us what you’d like to see more or less of in our city.

English Version: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZCRSurvey

Spanish Version: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BoiseZonificacion

Survey closes at midnight on December 27th.

Idaho. We've got some things to work on, but I sure do love this place.

If you are a renter and faced financial hardship due to COVID-19, this program provides short-term assistance for rent and utility payments incurred before December 30, 2020.

Learn more and apply here: https://www.idahohousing.com/hpp-faq/

Boise renters facing financial hardships related to COVID-19 can apply for the Idaho Housing and Finance Association's Housing Preservation Program, which is accepting applications until this Friday, December 11. This program provides short-term assistance for rent and utility payments incurred before December 30, 2020. Learn more and apply here: https://www.idahohousing.com/hpp-faq/

Today is the last day to give us feedback on updated BPD policies, procedures, and training. Please complete the survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XRNFXXR because we would love to hear our community's input!

BPD has been working to update several policies, procedures and training. Mayor McLean, the Boise City Council and the Boise Police Department are seeking input from the community. We value your feedback as we continue to improve our police department and our community. This survey closes today - so please take time to share your feedback! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XRNFXXR

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

This year we’ve been faced with uncertainty, fear, anger and grief. Yet, today, we are feeling grateful. We are grateful for our community’s health care workers and first responders. We are grateful for teachers, wherever they may be holding classes. We are grateful to restaurants, businesses and grocery stores for meeting us at the curb or on our doorsteps. We are grateful to all of you who changed big plans and chose to stay home instead. We are grateful every day for this community. Happy Thanksgiving, Boise.

The CDC has released Thanksgiving Day safety precautions. Please remember to be safe and to socially distance to keep your loved ones and community safe during this holiday season.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays/thanksgiving.html?fbclid=IwAR12gDJmiI5DKoepB_G-VwgPIewBHD1oOH3GVl5OxWCLGMCCg2u06njqfy8

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) CDC provides credible COVID-19 health information to the U.S.

To further prevent the spread of COVID-19, I am issuing a Public Health Order, effective Monday, November 23. In addition to some temporary closures, we have also made the difficult decision to close Idaho Ice World, the Boise Senior Center and Boise Municipal Pools through Summer 2021. This order also creates consequences for individuals and businesses who knowingly disregard public health requirements.

Our current strategy for combating COVID-19 is not working. If we do not change our approach, our health and our economy will suffer. We know we need to do more to protect residents in the largest, most densely populated area in our state.

https://www.cityofboise.org/news/mayor/2020/november/mayor-mclean-announces-new-covid-19-public-health-order-enforcement/

We are working with the Boise Police Department to build a safe community that serves everyone. To make this happen, we would love to hear from you!

Please visit https://bit.ly/3f5ywFq and complete the survey to provide feedback on the proposed changes.

Mayor McLean, Boise City Council and BPD Seek Public Input | News | City of Boise Mayor McLean, City Council and Boise Police Department are seeking input on BPD policy updates from the community over the next two weeks. Boise residents are encouraged to make their voice heard and provide their input at https://www.cityofboise.org/police-data-dashboards Chief Ryan Lee will review...

Happy early winter/fall everyone! Here is an update on COVID, Boise schools going online, and our new Fire chief.

Good Neighbors — Patrick Bageant, Boise City Council Tl;dr Summary : Idaho is not a good COVID neighbor , Boise has a new Fire Chief , Boise schools are going online , Orange EnergyBags are still on track, COVID hinders leaf collection , and America held an election . . .

OPPORTUNITY — CALL TO ARTIST/ ARCHITECT FOR EAST END KIOSKO

Apply: https://bit.ly/2GIGo2B

In partnership with Friends of Jesús Urquides, the City of Boise invites a project team, consisting of an architect and/or landscape architect and a public artist, to apply for the opportunity to design a contemporary community gathering space and kiosko for the East End neighborhood. A kiosko is a structure typically located in town squares and found in Mexico and areas in the United States where Mexicans settled. The project site is located on Boise Parks and Recreation property adjacent to the Pioneer Cemetery in the East End neighborhood. The project is intended to both celebrate Boise’s Hispanic and Latinx heritage and contemporary culture, as well as serve as a public gathering place for parties, life celebrations, picnics, performances, and more.

Deadline to apply: Nov. 9, 2020, at 3 p.m. (local time)

Learn more: https://bit.ly/2GIGo2B

Image: Location of the future kiosko, Pioneer Cemetery, 460 E Warm Springs Ave, Boise, ID

We appreciate your dedication and sacrifice to protect our nation! We are grateful today and every day.

Thank you for your service, and happy Veterans Day.

Beginning Monday, November 9, Boiseans will see temporary changes to some service collection schedules. Republic Services, Boise's trash and recycling hauler, is experiencing staffing shortages related to the COVID-19 pandemic. These changes are necessary to ensure essential services continue to operate effectively. Paper leaf bag collection will be reduced from 10 to five bags per week, however, additional leaf drop-off locations are available. Curbside glass collection is suspended until Nov. 30. Large item pick-up is suspended until further notice. More info: https://bit.ly/32kIiyk

Happy Election Day! Don't forget that Idaho has same day voter registration, just take your state ID and a piece of mail with your address on it.

Today is Election Day. Polls are open 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Preview your ballot and find your polling location at https://adacounty.id.gov/elections/

Huge thank you to all of our first responders in Boise and across Idaho. We appreciate your service
and dedication to our community.

The election is 12 days away!

Visit https://idahovotes.gov/, and https://adacounty.id.gov/elections/early-voting/ for Ballot Drop box locations, early voting locations in Ada County, and additional information about this election.

With the election less than 2 weeks away, there are several safe and easy ways to vote. Vote by mail by requesting an absentee ballot (deadline is Friday, October 23). You can drop off your absentee ballot at one of the Ballot Drop Box locations (link below). Vote early in-person (link below for your nearest polling location) or vote in-person on Election Day (November 3). Visit https://idahovotes.gov/ for additional details, and https://adacounty.id.gov/elections/early-voting/ for Ballot Drop Box and early voting locations in Ada County.

Fall is here and that means leaves are everywhere! Thanks, City of Boise for this informational video on what residents can do with collected leaves.

Today is Indigenous Peoples Day. Below are some amazing stories from individuals all across Idaho!

You can find ballot drop boxes throughout our community, including one at Boise City Hall! If you haven't requested your ballot, you can do so at idahovotes.gov.

There are several ways to vote in this year's election, including via a ballot drop box for those with absentee ballots. You can find these drop boxes throughout our community, including in front of Boise City Hall. More information on how to vote and details on registering to vote can be found at https://idahovotes.gov/